Instructional Designer (Hybrid position located in Washington DC)

Instructional Designer (Hybrid position located in Washington DC)
Ellumen, a three-time Top Workplace honoree by the Washington Post, is a dynamic IT business headquartered in Silver Spring, MD. We specialize in providing a broad range of information technology and related services to both government and commercial customers.
Ellumen is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to support an upcoming Training Modernization Initiative. The Instructional Designer will help develop innovative, high-impact learning programs that bridge performance gaps and foster continuous improvement. This person will design and deliver scalable, accessible, and measurable training across technical and operational functions.
Position Summary
The Instructional Designers will create engaging training content for a variety of delivery modes—including instructor-led, computer-based, and blended learning. They will work closely with SMEs and project teams to ensure learning solutions meet adult learning and accessibility standards.
Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging learning content, materials, and multimedia assets.
• Apply instructional design models and adult learning theory to ensure effectiveness.
• Partner with SMEs to translate technical concepts into learner-friendly materials.
• Conduct QA reviews to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Manage timelines and deliverables in alignment with project milestones.
• Collect and integrate learner feedback to support program improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizen with ability to obtain clearance (Active clearance preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing instructional content
• Familiarity with ADDIE methodology and adult learning principles
• Experience with Adobe Captivate and InDesign
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards
• Experience developing eLearning and ILT materials

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience developing training for transit or technical environments

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and professional work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits, which will be discussed in detail prior to your first interview.
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